craft weekend #2

this craft weekend was different from the first one because it was held at MY house.
i decided to have it here because this house is a big part of my blog and it would be easier to set up in my own home than driving everything to a seperate location.

this craft weekend was also different from the first in that everyone flew this time.
11 women flew in on friday afternoon to the wichita airport. 

i loved having it here in my home!

my husband took my kids to a hotel for the weekend 
but waffle stayed with us.
he was the star of the house for sure...and was loved on every waking minute.




kimberlee set up snacks near our craft space.
i personally made a big dent in the peanut butter m&ms.....and the gingersnaps too.


we had five sewing machines but i think we need some more.
with rufflers for all of them.  :)
when they work....ruffler attachments are life changing!!!
not kidding.



the crafts are FUN and a big part of that fun is choosing your fabrics.
i make sure we have a BIG selection to choose from.


karen had never used a sewing machine before! 
she was a super quick learner....made it look easy.  
at craft weekend we will help you learn what you need for the crafts we are making.
it is a really fun part of CW for me. 

the women wandered the room and were oohing and ahhing over everyone's fabric combos.
i love how they each were different.
every single one of them.

 

busy busy crafters.


cheesecake break!
Pam's cheesecake lives on in kansas while she is living in africa.
everyone was loving it...it is D I V I N E.
please tell me you have made it....if not....DO IT!     (recipe is here)

and we can't forget the sponsor gifts!
each crafter received a totally RAD stack of goodies from very generous sponsors.
i will post about them all SOON.


most of the ladies worked late into the night on their ruffley aprons.

i finally laid down at 2:55 AM.
but at craft weekend we get to sleep in....no early morning wake ups here.
and kimberlee makes a YUMMY breakfast when we get up.



that frosting was amazing.

after breakfast we head out on a field trip to my favorite antique store.
it is the most organized antique store i have ever seen.
i shop here...... a lot.  :)






i was seriously jealous of jade's quilt she found.
she found the steal of the day.
i want it.


but susan's blocks of the names of everyone in her family was a pretty big score also.


she found a fur coat and a fez too....i don't think she bought those though.
why not?


these rainbow xylophones came home with me....i think i will start collecting them.
and hang them on the wall.
rainbow happiness. 

re-fueling at Sonic Drive In for happy hour on our way home.
yummm.....cranberry limeade and tater tots.

then we got right back into crafting when we got back to the house.




there was lots of texting, face-timing the kids and husbands and tech talk going on.
which is fun because among bloggers and blog readers that is totally normal to do all day long.
it is a fun subject to talk about and learn more from each other!


mexican for dinner....my favorite.
kim's corn salad is fabulous!
i could eat that everyday.


crafting ended by 2:00 AM but we kept chatting past 3....oh my.
but who wants to go to sleep when you are having such a fun time?!

 these women really got along so beautifully....laughed together and were so much fun.


 good morning tulips and breakfast.

more amazing food....even peach bread brought all the way from georgia!

 

the ruffle aprons are so fun to make. 
each one is so happy and unique!

i will show all of the crafts in detail after craft weekend #3....which is in 18 short days!!
that is correct.
the ladies coming to the next CW only have to wait a few more days! 

these girls were roomies in our playroom with the READ on the walls.

 

tara from tennessee .......................................  karen from texas.

 

karen from new york city ...............................  jade from kentucky.

 

jessica from california ..........................................................................................................

 

shannan from oregon ...................................... christy from tennesse.

 

susan from new hampshire ........................... kimberly from georgia.

 

kimberlee from california ............................. traci from oregon.

and two extra helping hands for the weekend.....
  

jenny from chicago ...........................................  amy from alabama.


 
we had a librarian, a drag car racer, a chicken farmer's wife/jazzercise teacher, a lawyer from harvard, a CPA, an astronaut trainer, a massage therapist, an accountant, a bio-chemist, a pastor's wife and some stay-at-home moms who all met on the internet making crafts together in the middle of kansas .  
crazy world eh?

God knew each one He was bringing together this weekend.
He knew the women and what they needed from the break at home.
He places the gifts inside us and we get to glorify Him by using them for His Glory.
thank you Lord for ART!  for creativity!  for the feeling of satifaction that comes from making something with our hands!
thank you God for loving each of us so much and making each one of us unique!
i am so grateful for each group of women God brings together at CW.


 
and i am grateful for these two ladies.
:)
kimberlee is my CW right hand....answers all the emails, deals with all the details and cooks all the fantastic food.
ashley brings fresh creativity to the weekends and is so helpful with cleaning or driving or anywhere she is needed.

we love planning craft weekends together.
we love hosting all these wonderful women.
we can't wait to have the next one.

thank you ladies for another EXCELLENT weekend!

 

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if you were already on the wait list then you are STILL on the wait list....don't worry.

IF YOU WANT TO GET ON THE WAITING LIST....click on the email button at the top right and ask to be put on the list.
we chose by a random lottery so your chances are the same to get in as everyone else.
when you are chosen you have the choice of how many spots you would like to purchase.
so you can bring a friend or two or ten.
but to double your chances.....you should have your friend get on the wait list too.
we will be choosing the next dates SOON.

 

Comments

[Han]

I'm UK based and I so want to come! It would be so amazing!

[Jennifer]

Looks like a blast! I will be crossing my fingers that I get chosen! You guys are amazing :)

[Brooke]

looks amazing! where is the antique store you love so much? I just went to 2 Attics in Park City, it had some great finds and was pretty easy to shop. I'd love to know where you went...

[Sarah Wolfe]

This makes me sooo excited! Can't believe how fast it's coming up!

[Tiffany]

Love the diversity in the group. I'm gonna be the first African American, one day, I'll get to be the first at something ;)

[Jenn]

How fun....love all the pictures!

[Jade Cook]

i love amy's face in the funny group picture! hilarious! seriously - this craft weekend was amazing. thank you again for opening your home, making us feel so welcome and throwing one heck of a party! =)

[michelle in Htown]

I would love to do this with my college-age daughter. Is there a way to waitlist for two people? (She found your blog and emailed it to me with this comment: Craft weekend. I could die!)

[Jules]

I'm also from the UK and I would love to come.... or it would be fab to organise one over here!

[Maggie]

Wow, so much fun. I am putting craft weekend on my bucket list....I want to meet waffle:)

[Kristin S]

Meg, why did I get all weepy halfway through reading this post? I think it is purely fellowship. We are created for fellowship.

What a super fun weekend! I really need to get on the list and get in on one of these. I'd much rather fly to Kansas than drive like I did in June. Whew.

[Andrea @ Big Creek Cottage]

Looks soooo fun......I want to see more!!!! and could you share Kimberly's corn salad recipe? Yum.......no waffle this post :(

[Laura Phelps]

If only the WHOLE WORLD could see Gods goodness!!! He shines for us daily, and you bring it out in so many ordinary women across the map..because He shines through you!

I am struck by the HAPPY of it all Meg
in the bright colors
beautiful patterns
ruffles
frosting
and smiles

God speaks through you
AWESOME

now...only thing missing from CW is a little CAKE :-)

[Linda]

Looks absolutely amazing! What a wonderful gift you have and so glad that you share it!!!!

[Christie]

This craft weekend extravaganza is on my bucket list! Looks incredibly amazing!

[Amy]

Oh, Meg. While I love being part of the first ever CW alum, it makes me oh-so jealous of those ladies being in your home! To. Die. For!!!!! I'm praying thru my jealousy. ;) Or I will pray thru it...after all my drooling & cyber stalking. {wink wink} And I bet no one brought you a hostess gift as awesome as a Razorback nose, right?!? Right?!?!?

[Traci]

It was absolutely amazing! Thank you to everyone... I feel lucky to have met all of you. I learned something from each and everyone. I am voting for a Craft Weekend Reunion next January!!

[Christine Ishmael]

How fun! And what a blessing everyone got along so well! Crafters have good hearts and are kindred spirits! Congrats on a successful weekend!

[Kim]

thanks again meg! i am so happy waffle got to be the chicken in the hen house for the weekend. ;) he is seriously SO well behaved. i may send mylie out for some doggie boot camp.

and thanks again for ruffling my apron right up. i seriously want one of those ruffler things. i could ruffle my little heart out! but that means i'd also have to use my sewing machine...which i actually feel a bit braver about now thanks to you! :)

such a fun weekend - so glad you were brave and welcomed us into your home - it was a fantastic weekend!!! :)

hope the next one is another great success!!

[Seriously Sassy Mama]

Looks like much fun was had!

[Aneta Kudasik]

So awesome! Wish we had something like this in Canada!

[PrairieJenn]

Love that God brought such a diverse group of ladies together for such a fun event and used you to make it happen!!

[mandy friend]

how much fun, i'm totally jealous, but glad we had 2 oregon girls representing! we're the best;)

[Twinfamous.blogspot.com]

How could anyone look at these pics and not immediately be put in a good mood? They are so bright and lovely and fun!

[linzi kavanagh]

please please meg help us girlies who are pining for a craft weekend in the uk!!!???

[Lori Austin]

Fun, fun, fun! So happy for all of you.

[bonnie]

amazing. it looks like such a blast and that you give God all the glory is even more awesome. what can be better, crafting and praising God.

[Jennifer]

I'm on the wait list. I'm so glad to see ladies from all over. I thought I might be the only nut to fly in, but I see there's nothing nutty about it! Here's hoping I get picked! It looks like more fun than I can imagine.

[Kerry]

I wonder how much it costs to fly to Kansas from the UK? :)) xx

[Meredith]

Hmm, it's my 40th this year...Paris or Kansas?? I'm thinking Kansas sister! Do you think Australia to Kansas for one weekend is too much? Me either.

God bless you for your beautiful, generous spirit Meg. You are such a blessing. Even for those of us who can only look on. It's still real and life-affirming. God bless Craig also for supporting you so willingly and encouraging you in your dreams. What a great example the kids are seeing in you as you use the gifts and talents you have been blessed with. Meredith xo

[Meredith]

Oh, forgot to say....your hair is looking FAB!

[susan]

Fun! - Can you give us the recipe for the awesome frosting or the rolls?

[Lauren]

Whoa - this looks like super fun. Is there any way I could get on the list? The email link isn't working for me.

[elma]

WOW what beautiful pictures!! Looks like you all had the time of your life:) I wish I dare to go to one of these weekends:)

[Sarah @ Handbags*N*Pigtails]

Everything looks amazing! How wonderful that there were women from so many different places. That makes it even more fun:)

[Amy]

I vote for a UK craft weekend too it looks amazing!
I'd be there in a flash but super scared of flying (hoping ill get over it one day!)
I've been reading your blog for years and every post brightens my day, thank you
Keep being Fab!
xx

[Tonya]

why do I cry when I read your craft weekend posts? it's really annoying. What a blessing. what a vision. God is awesome, it's true. Good work. When I stop having babies I'm coming so you better have more.

[Michelle From Australia]

I'm in Australia. I'm sure we could sell out a few craft weekends here????? God Bless you Meg for Ministering to so many by sharing yourself with us lucky enough to 'know' you.

[Tanya]

LOVE :)
After a bummer day the ruffles and the smiles and the colours and the treats made me S.M.I.L.E.
Thanx for that.

[Karen May]

what a priceless, memorable gift....thank you, Meg and Kimberlee!! Don't hesitate if any of you girls ever have the chance to go to Craft Weekend!

[tara]

I love that someone I know came to your CW.

[Jenna@CallHerHappy]

Oh those fabrics! Just gorgeous!

Jenna
callherhappy.com

[air greenwood]

I'm still crossing my fingers that I get picked! I would love to come to Kansas & CW! & did I mention that Waffle is pretty much adorable & I PROMISE to bring him some of my treats I make?! Looks like an amazing weekend with AMAZING women! Cant wait to see the next one!

[Michelle]

Reading this makes me so happy. You guys ROCK!

[Megan H.]

i, too, have a passion for that antique store…it's for sure the organization…everything is all neat and in order...i could spend hours looking there! plus, dennis is just too sweet :) i always ask him for the deals!

[Kate @ Songs Kate Sang]

Praise God! Thank you, Meg for being a beautiful vessel of HIM!

[leonieke]

wow wow wow,. it must be wonderful to be able to have so many people in your house. because you do need the space and the right car to make it a succes. and even then you have to be a pretty good organiser to arange this. respect!
flying in from holland seems a bit to expensive,..
but you are an inspiration to make cw an experience all over the world!

[Karen K.]

Meg,

That was a perfect write-up -- no surprise! Thank you again for opening your home to us, and for teaching this novice to sew. It was a great weekend, and now I'm having fun reading about it on everyone's blog.

[Jody B.]

What a wonderful time you all had. Your home is amazing Meg as is your ability to share your gifts with such joy. And, your family are treasures..especially hubby taking the kids to a hotel for the weekend?! What a great guy!

[lalalovely lindsay]

This looks like so much fun! Also, I wanted to let you know (if you didn't already) that you can take a sharp knife and pierce the tulip stem right under the head of the flower...I don't know why it works, but it keeps your tulips perky longer. :o)